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5 DAYS NATURAL ZOO & WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

A family friendly mix of a wildlife sanctuary, Arusha, Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi.

From $1,130 5 days Easy

Overview

Close encounters at a wildlife sanctuary open this trip, followed by game drives in Arusha National Park and Tarangire, a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, and a dawn with the Hadzabe and Datoga at Lake Eyasi.

Itinerary & highlights

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Arusha

    Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer privately to Arusha, with a short evening panoramic tour. Overnight at a hotel, half board.

  2. Day 2

    Wildlife sanctuary and Arusha National Park

    After breakfast, drive to a wildlife sanctuary to interact with and feed trained wild animals, followed by lunch. Afternoon game drive in Arusha National Park. Overnight at a hotel, full board.

  3. Day 3

    Tarangire to Karatu

    Breakfast, then drive to Tarangire National Park for game drives; the park is known for its large elephant herds along the Tarangire River. Drive to a lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

  4. Day 4

    Ngorongoro Crater

    After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Ascend in the late afternoon and overnight at the lodge.

  5. Day 5

    Lake Eyasi and departure

    Early morning drive to Lake Eyasi to visit the Bushmen tribes, the Datoga and Hadzabe, and learn their hunting culture with bow and arrow. Drive back to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Trip highlights

  • Feeding and meeting trained wild animals at a sanctuary
  • Tarangire's elephant herds along the river
  • Picnic lunch by the hippo pool in the crater
  • Hunting morning with the Hadzabe at Lake Eyasi

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip. Prices are per person.

  • Full Day Arusha National Park Game Drive

    A full day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, accommodation not included.

    From $200
  • Half Day Arusha National Park

    A shorter morning or afternoon game drive in the park closest to town.

    From $180
  • Walking Safari, Arusha National Park

    Two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.

    From $55
  • Horseback Riding at Kili Golf Kaskaz

    Two hours in the saddle on the plains below Kilimanjaro and Meru.

    From $150

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